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Question 1

41. a) When would light sticks or torches be used

Answer 1

In poor light conditions.

Question 2

41. b) how do light sticks convey information to a driver/operator

Answer 2

Through red or green lights.

Question 3

41. c) what is an advantage of using a light stick for manoeuvring purposes?

Answer 3

Signals can be conveyed over a large distance.

Question 4

42. When deciding to marshall a reversing vehicle, what TWO considerations should be made to the marshallers position?

Answer 4

1) Maintaining eye contact with machine operator/driver
2) Keeping out of the path of the vehicle

Question 5

43. Whilst guiding a reversing item of plant or vehicle, the marshaller needs to reposition themselves to maintain eye contact with the operator/driver. Before repositioning themselves, what action must be taken?

Answer 5

They must stop the machine they are marshalling before repositioning themselves.

Question 6

44. Explain FIVE factors that could affect the integrity of an exclusion zone and safe movements within the zone.

Answer 6

1) Barriers moved or left open
3) Unplanned works
4) Marshall Absent/Incorrect pos.
5) Signs removed

Question 7

45. Name FOUR possible causes where the marshaller’s capabilities could be exceeded? (Situations)!

Answer 7

1) Weather conditions
2) Situations (new & unexpected)
3) Traffic mgt plan changes
4) Driver ignoring instructions

Question 8

46. In what THREE circumstances should a marshaller need to inform a driver/operator to reduce their speed?

Answer 8

1) Approaching a work area
2) Approaching pedestrian crossing
3) Slippery conditions
4) Slopes/inclines
5) Soft ground

Question 9

47. What is the minimum distance that plant and vehicles can be travelled or parked from the edge of an excavation?

Answer 9

At least the depth of the excavation.